Will Hoskins
Personal information | |||
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Full name | William Richard Hoskins[1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 6 May 1986||
Place of birth | Nottingham, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Kings Langley (Player-Coach) | ||
Youth career | |||
Notts County | |||
–2003 | Rotherham United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2003–2007 | Rotherham United | 73 | (23) |
2007–2010 | Watford | 60 | (7) |
2007 | → Millwall (loan) | 10 | (2) |
2008 | → Nottingham Forest (loan) | 2 | (0) |
2010–2011 | Bristol Rovers | 43 | (17) |
2011–2014 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 18 | (1) |
2012 | → Sheffield United (loan) | 12 | (2) |
2014–2015 | Oxford United | 4 | (0) |
2015–2016 | Exeter City | 8 | (1) |
2017–2018 | Hemel Hempstead Town | 19 | (3) |
2018 | Northcote City | ||
2020– | Kings Langley | 10 | (2) |
International career | |||
2004 | England U18 | 1 | (0) |
2004 | England U19 | 1 | (0) |
2005 | England U20 | 3 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:04, 28 August 2021 (UTC) |
William Richard Hoskins (born 6 May 1986) is an English footballer who plays for Southern League Division One Central club Kings Langley, where he plays as a forward.
Playing career
Rotherham United
Hoskins was born in
Hoskins had an excellent 2006–07 pre-season alongside his new strike partner Delroy Facey, notably scoring twice against Scottish Cup finalists Gretna. However, he suffered a slight injury before the first match of the season and Dave Hibbert had to step up to take his place. Hoskins returned to the squad less than a week later, coming on as a second-half substitute against Huddersfield Town. The following week he came off the bench to score the winner against Blackpool, securing his place in the starting eleven for the Millers. He was in the team consistently, but never had a regular strike partner due to injuries.[3]
By the end of December he had scored 15 goals in 22 appearances—seven of those in successive away games—making him the third highest scorer in
Watford
After turning down a contract extension, Hoskins signed for
On 12 August 2008, Hoskins scored his first goal for Watford, an 88th-minute winner against
Nottingham Forest
Hoskins completed his transfer to Nottingham Forest on 8 February 2008, joining the club on loan for the rest of the season,[9] with Forest having the option of signing Hoskins permanently in the summer for £500,000, if he impressed manager Colin Calderwood. He made his debut in a 2–0 win over Millwall at the City Ground and impressed in his first two games in a Reds shirt, being credited for his liveliness and willingness to work hard. He endured a frustrating spell on the sidelines with a troublesome back injury, and with Brett Ormerod joining from Preston North End, Hoskins returned to Watford.
Bristol Rovers
In June 2010, Hoskins signed a two-year contract with
Brighton & Hove Albion
On 20 May 2011, Hoskins joined
Exeter City
On 2 July 2015, Hoskins joined
Hemel Hempstead Town
In November 2017, Hoskins joined Hemel Hempstead Town of the National League South.[20] He made 22 appearances during the 2017–18 season, scoring four goals as the team finished 5th, qualifying for the play-offs.[21]
Kings Langley
On 3 January 2020, Hoskins signed for Southern League Premier Division Central club Kings Langley, he was named as a substitute for a home fixture against Nuneaton Borough on 4 January 2020, Hoskins came on as a 57th minute substitute for Steve Ward, and helped his new club to a 2–0 victory.[22] He made five appearances and scored two goals for the club.[21]
International career
Hoskins made an immediate impact when first introduced into the England U-18 squad, setting up the winning goal against
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1-84596-474-0.
- ^ "Moment scout Pat knew Will was the one". sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk. 9 February 2012. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- ^ a b c Chambers, Reece (15 April 2018). "Whatever happened to ex-Bristol Rovers striker Will Hoskins". bristolpost. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
- ^ "Striker Hoskins earns a new Millers contract". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
- ^ League 1 Top Scorers Archived 22 October 2006 at the Wayback Machine
- ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
- ^ "Tactical Formation". Football-Lineups.com. Retrieved 20 January 2007.
- ^ "Games played by Will Hoskins in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
- ^ "Forest seal Hoskins loan switch". BBC. 8 February 2008. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ^ "Hoskins signs for Bristol Rovers". BBC Sport. 25 June 2010.
- ^ Albion sign Hoskins Archived 22 May 2011 at the Wayback Machine, Seagulls World, 20 May 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2011
- ^ Pre-season v Burgess Hill, The Argus, 10 June 2011. Retrieved 11 June 2011
- ^ "Cardiff 1 – 3 Brighton". BBC. 17 August 2011. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
- ^ "Hoskins checks in". Sheffield United F.C. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
- ^ "A way back for Will Hoskins". The Sheffield Star. 25 April 2012. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
- ^ "Brighton 2–0 Newcastle". BBC. 5 January 2013. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
- ^ "Exeter City: Will Hoskins and Alex Fisher on trial at club". BBC Sport. 2 July 2015. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
- ^ "Will Hoskins: Exeter City sign former Oxford and Brighton striker". BBC Sport. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
- ^ "Exeter 3–2 Yeovil". BBC Sport. 8 August 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
- ^ "Hemel Chance For Experienced Hoskins". www.thenationalleague.org.uk. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Will Hoskins Profile | Aylesbury United FC".
- ^ "COMFORTABLE WIN: Kings Langley cruise to victory in Hoskins debut". MyNewsMag.co.uk. 4 January 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
- ^ "TheFA.com – Dexter gets the points". 29 October 2007. Archived from the original on 29 October 2007. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
External links
- Will Hoskins profile at the Bristol Rovers website
- Will Hoskins at Soccerbase
- Will Hoskins at Soccerway